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Surgical separation of pygopagus twins: A case report

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: We report a rare case of Nigerian symmetrical pygopagus conjoined twins. They had sharing of anal canal, genitourinary system along with the fused spinal cords with a single dysplastic sacrum. Both the twin sisters were healthy and without any major health issues. The main challenge was to separate them without any neurological deficit, with continent bladder and bowel habits.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2014.02.008

Authors: Prashant Jain, Anjani Kumar Kundal, Rachna Sharma, Praveen Khilnani, Prem Kumar, Praneet Kumar

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,130

OpenAlex ID: W2011443592

FWCI: 0.32

Cites: 7

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10